Japan Inc.

Informal for the close relationship between the Japanese government and the private sector. The Japanese government guided private sector development following the Second World War, often using personal relationships between bureaucrats and executives rather than actual regulation. This term came to prominence in the 1980s and was used by Western businessmen. While some credit Japan Inc. with playing a major role in the Japanese miracle, others believe it led to corruption and contributed to the Asian financial crisis.

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Tokyo, Japan, July 02, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Innovator Japan Inc. announces the launch of anaba (http://anaba.co/), a mobile website introducing hidden spots of Japan for travel maniacs and Japan lovers.

anaba, a Travel Website Introducing Local Hidden Spots in Japan is Launched

[USPRwire, Wed Jul 01 2015] Innovator Japan Inc. announces the launch of anaba(http://anaba.co/), a mobile website introducing hidden spots of Japan for travel maniacs and Japan lovers.

Anaba, A Travel Website Introducing Local Hidden Spots in Japan is Launched

has affirmed the A1 long-term senior secured/unsecured debts and issuer ratings, as well as (P)A1 shelf registration and (P)A1/(P)P-1 MTN program of the Development Bank of Japan Inc. (DBJ).

MOODY'S AFFIRMS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF JAPAN'S RATINGS

("VeriTrans"), a subsidiary of econtext Asia Limited (HKEx: 1390), an online payment service provider in Asia, and Baidu Japan Inc., a subsidiary of Baidu, Inc.

VeriTrans Teams with China's Leading Search Engine Baidu to Launch "Free SIM" Service for Chinese Tourists Visiting Japan

The private equity specialist set foot in Japan in 2006 and has since invested in local firms such as restaurant chains Skylark Co Ltd and Domino's Pizza Japan Inc.

Macromill unveils tender offer by Bain Capital

Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (NASDAQ: IIJI) said it has released IIJ GIO CHINA Service through IIJ Global's Shanghai subsidiary, IIJ Global Solutions China Inc.

IIJ Group launches cloud service in China

Toyota Motor East Japan Inc. on Friday began manufacturing engines for its popular hybrid vehicle Aqua at its new plant in Taiwa, Miyagi Prefecture.

Toyota unit starts operating engine plant in northeast

Shirane stated that Toyota Motor East Japan Inc. would produce the vehicle not only at Kanto Auto's Iwate plant but also at other plants, including one in Miyagi Prefecture, operated by Central Motor.

-Toyota Motor Corporation to increase production bases for Aqua

A Canadian unit of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Japan Inc. lost information on some 2,000 customers due to a cyber attack, Sony Corp.

Sony's Canadian cellphone unit suffers customer security breach

Kyoto University (Kyoto, Japan), iPS Academia Japan Inc. (iPS-AJ), and iPierian Inc.

iPierian inks licensing/ patent agreement with Kyoto Univ

The remaining parts of Nikko Citigroup that are still owned by Citi, which include investment banking, sales & trading and research operations, will now be named Citigroup Global Markets Japan Inc.

Citigroup to change Nikko Citi name

TOKYO - Lehman Brothers Japan Inc. said Tuesday it has filed for bankruptcy protection with the Tokyo District Court.

Kyodo economic news summary -2-